Smart Start Month

North Carolina proclaims September 2025 as Smart Start Month!

North Carolina has officially proclaimed September as Smart Start Month, recognizing the Smart Start Network’s critical role in supporting children and families across the state.

At the Cabarrus County Partnership for Children, we are proud to be one of 75 local Smart Start Partnerships serving all 100 counties. Together with the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), we’re advancing early care and education, family support, and child and family health, and working to build stronger, more connected systems that meet real needs in every community.

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Paula Yost Appointed to North Carolina Partnership for Children Board by State Legislature

Cabarrus County Partnership for Children is proud to announce, Paula Yost, an attorney and licensed clinical mental health counselor, has been appointed by the North Carolina General Assembly to serve on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC). Senator Phil Berger named Paula as his legislative appointee to represent young parent’s interest statewide.

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Take Action: Child Care Teacher Shortage in Cabarrus County

23% - That's how much of the birth to five population in Cabarrus County is being served in child care slots; that's 3,823 children.

9,146 - That's how many slots child care facilities are licensed to serve in Cabarrus County.

Why are there 5,323 slots open?

Child care facilities are struggling to find qualifying staff and retain them while still keeping tuition affordable for families.

Stabilization Grants for child care facilities were put into place during the COVID-19 pandemic to help offset the costs of staying open to serve essential employees, however these stabilization grants are going to be ending in the not so distant future.

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